I have been having heart palpitations for about 2 weeks now everyday. I am going to the doctors next week, but I just wanna prepare myself in way (I know that you cannot tell me exactly what is causing them, but I just want to see what different things can cause them, before I go. ) Thanks Oh I forgot to mention that I’m not really under any stress (well, a bit. but nothing more than usual and what would cause it) and I dont drink that much caffeine (I dont drink coffee or anything like that. ) Lol, thanks Luca ^. ^. What I found out was – Heart palpitation means sensation of heart beat. In usual we don’t sense our heart beat and if it happen it is abnormal. Heart palpitations cause the sensation of rapid, fluttering or pounding heartbeats. Although heart palpitations can be worrisome, they’re often harmless. Common causes of heart palpitations include: 1-Anxiety 2-Stress 3-Exercise 4-Caffeine 5-Nicotine 6-Fever 7-Hormone changes associated with menstruation, pregnancy or menopause 8-Certain medications, such as pseudoephedrine, an ingredient in some cold and allergy medicines Often the cause of heart palpitations can’t be determined. However, occasionally, heart palpitations can be a sign of a serious, underlying problem such as hyperthyroidism or an abnormal heart rhythm (arrhythmia). Arrhythmias may include very fast heart rates (tachycardia), unusually slow heart rates (bradycardia) or an irregular heart rhythm (atrial fibrillation).

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It could be stress. I’m pretty sure that’s the most common cause. I think drinking too much caffeine can give you palpitations too.

I had palpitations for years before I even knew that that’s what they were. I thought it was totally normal haha. But then my GP noticed that I have a heart murmur and irregular heartbeats and I found out I have a congenital heart defect, which is pretty crap. But it’s probably not that, so don’t worry!

It’s good that you are going to the doctor because it is a difficult thing to determine why you are getting the palpitations. You can get them due to having an irregular heart beat. My mom gets them because some of the valves in her heart have some blockage. I doubt that is what yours is caused by though. . . so don’t worry. I am guessing you are in your twenties, so that would be really rare.

You can also get them due to thyroid issues or anemia. Also certain herbal supplements can cause palpitations. Again, there could be many reasons. Just make sure that they do an electrocardiogram and a blood test to rule certain things out. And don’t leave until they do those tests. I just don’t want them telling you it is stress etc. , without even testing anything. lol. . . sorry, I am sounding like a mother, but I have seen too many doctors just assume things with out performing the proper tests. Hope everything turns out well. . . I am sure it will be fine.

Yes, it’s a good idea to see the doctor promptly whenever a new symptom develops, as he or she knows your medical history best.

Here is an important part of the evaluation process for palpitations: Try to keep a diary of your activities for the next few days, and see if you notice any correlations between your activities, and your symptoms.

Try to make brief notes of everything you do: eating, drinking, exercise, sleeping, medications, supplements/vitamins, menses, recreational activities, any significant positive/negative stress, urination and bowel movements, etc. Make a note every time you experience a palpitation. Even if you don’t see a pattern, bring it in for the doctor to see anyway. He or she may catch something you may have missed.

For general information purposes, lots of things can cause palpitations, and they do not have to be serious conditions. Stress, both positive and negative, can cause them. Medications frequently cause them, as can some supplements. Exercise can cause them as well.

Eating and drinking can cause an irregular heartbeat. The temperatures of some fluids can cause your heart to race or slow, as your body adjusts to them, but this should subside quickly. Eating carbohydrate-rich or heavy meals can cause these sensations, as the heart has to work harder to pump blood to the digestive tract.

Thyroid or other hormonal problems can cause palpitations, as well as a bunch of other symptoms. These disorders can often be controlled by daily medications.

Too much or too little of anything isn’t good – and can lead to palpitations. If you drink too little, you can become dehydrated, and palpitations frequently result. If you drink excessively, or retain excess fluid due to a heart or kidney issue, that can cause palpitations as well. Too much caffiene, sugar and starches can cause palpitations, as can too much or too little potassium and sodium – so make sure to eat a healthy, well-balanced diet each day.

Not getting enough sleep can lead to palpitations, but getting too much rest can cause muscular wasting and atrophy, and will cause the heart to have to work harder when you do exert yourself. When you exercise appropriately, your muscles become more fit, as does your heart.

Some people experience vagal responses when urinating, or moving their bowels. This can cause dizziness, light-headedness, palpitations, nausea, and fatigue, and can last for a couple of hours, or can disappear shortly after leaving the restroom.

Heavy menstrual cycles can cause anemia, which leads to palpitations. A whole host of other medical conditions, ranging from minor to serious, can cause them, so your doctor will appreciate hearing about any other symptoms you may be having, so that he or she will be able to figure out what the best tests are to order.

i have been having heart palpitations for about 4 days now. I had an Ekg yesterday and my doctor said i have a heart murmur and some PVC’s. What are pvc’s ? Now she wants me to have an ecocardiogram. I have been on cold medicine so she said that could be the problem, but i havent taken any for at least 24 hours and im still getting them. They havent started getting better.

My father within the last few weeks has had flu-like symptoms (even took two days off work..which he NEVER does) and has had shooting pain through his right shoulder down his arm. I was wondering if this could be a precursor to a heart attack. He has been to 2 different doctors within the past few weeks and his surgeon is ‘almost’ sure its not heart-related but it the same breath ordered a stress test???

I am an 18 year old female and for the past few months I have been experiencing heart palpitations. I’ve been through every kind of testing possible with the results being inconclusive. My cardiologist told me it was more than likely stress and caffeine. Well, I’ve eliminated caffeine completely and I know for a fact I am NOT stressed. Just a few minutes ago I was sitting here and all of a sudden I had one palpitation, then another, and they kept going in a row for about 10 seconds. It really scared me to death. I was just wanting to know if continuous palpitations like that are common and if they are harmful. Note that I did not have a panic attack when this happened because it has happened before, so all I felt was hard beats, not increased heart rate.

Okay, I am 17 and recently I have been getting heart palpitations, I have a history of 1st degree heart block. Well on Wednesday I had them quiet bad, and on Friday I went to the doctor about them, he took a ecg and said that it didn’t look good, and he sent me up to the hospital, I had to wait five hours until I got seen by a doctor. He said it was related to my heart block. Does anyone know what this could be? Could it be anything serious? I am still getting the odd palpitation.

I’m not sure what I have…
It started in about 2nd grade and my mom dismissed it as heart burn so that’s what I’ve been going with my whole life. I’m a freshman in high school now. I don’t believe it’s heart burn because these are my symptoms
-irregular heartbeat (Faster and slower)
-Light headed
-Chest pain
-shortness of breath
-Weakness
-sometimes headaches
-chills
-sweating.
And sometimes I feel like, not in pain, but so disconnected from my body I’m floating or going to die .-.

If anyone could try to give an Idea, much obliged. I’ve been taking Zantac 75′s and 150′s but they don’t seem to help much

Hello all, needed to do a little venting. For the past year or so, ive been getting heart palpitations that very in freqency, feeling etc..I am currently under a doctors care but im afraid to push the issue of something underlying.. i have had ekgs…echo.and a holter and all seem to have come out normal, with the exception of a minor leaky
valve which the doc is not worried about. i really just needed to know other people are out there with symptoms like mine. The flutters.. the quivering the huge thuds. These are so debilitating! IM afraid to go anywhere, do anything,.. i fear one day from these palpitations that id get cardic arrest, or worse.. Anyone out there that get these alot? what meds are you taking? iam taking a beta blocker 100mg (atenolol) but its not working as i still get these palpitations. No smart or rude comments please.. just a word of reassurance… anything!!
thanks so much

im 16 and get heart palpitations every 2 weeks or so, usually it only lasts 3 or 4 mins but the thing i dont understand is, i get them outta no where, i wouldnt be drinkin alcohol,or smoking or running or no caffeine, id just be sittin down,it beats very fast and can feel it thumpin out of my chest and my throath always gets really tight aswell, why does this happen?